Parliament proceedings | Loss of ₹259.44 crore for Railways in 2022 A refund of approximately ₹102.96 crore was granted on account of train cancellations, between June 14 and June 30, 2022 The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022
Railways places order for 39,000 wheels from Chinese firm Contract was earlier with a Ukrainian firm at a price 1.68% lesser compared to the current order which was disrupted due to the Russia- Ukraine war The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022
Parliament proceedings | Senior citizens not to get back train fare discount Senior citizens not to get back train fare discount The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022
Mysuru: Indian Railways host workshop to tap startup ecosystem MYSURU: The workshop on Indian Railway Innovation Policy (IRIP) — “Startup for Railways” organised by the South Western Railway, Mysuru division on Tuesday witnessed the participation of representatives 24 startups, micro, small medium enterprises and other entities from across Karnataka in person and 19 entities online through video conference. The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022
Railway innovation policy to woo startups Aim is make them come up with solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety on Indian Railways The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Indian Railways announces week long celebrations The celebration, which will take place from July 18-23, will see the selected trains being decorated and stations lit up, as well as the staging of plays and shows on freedom struggle The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022
For Kanwar Yatra Railways introduce special train, extend runs of trains Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements for devotees of the Kawar Yatra that begins today and has extended the run of two trains till Haridwar, officials have said. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 14, 2022
Palakkad division of Southern Railway opts for e-auction of commercial contracts Advantages of e-auction include pan-India participation by registered bidders The Hindu · Jul 11, 2022
Khadi sale at Nanded railway station AURANGABAD: Under the ‘one station, one product’ initiative of the Indian Railways, khadi garments and other indigenous products are being sold at attractive rates at the Nanded railway station. The Times of India · Jul 10, 2022
56 candidates from Tamil Nadu, Kerala appointed in Southern Railway Madurai MP takes credit for scuttling bid to fill posts with candidates from outside RRB Chennai The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022
Nagpur: With state firm on no to track expansion in Melghat Tiger Reserve, railways decide new route NAGPUR: With the Maharashtra government firm on not permitting the upgradation of the meter gauge railway line through Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Amravati district, the Indian Railways has decided to take an alternative alignment. The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022
Integral Coach Factory: a global success story from Chennai The unit now rolls out over 4,000 coaches annually, catering to both domestic and international demand The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022
Rail Ticket: IRCTC increases limit of online booking of tickets The Indian Railways on Monday decided to increase the limit of online booking maximum six tickets in a month to 12 tickets by a user ID, which is not Aadhaar linked. Full story on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2022
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022 First train from swanky Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru to depart on June 6 evening Inauguration of Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal was reportedly held up for 14 months as authorities were waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the showpiece of Indian Railways. However, following criticism for the inordinate delay, South Western Railway (SWR) decided to skip the inauguration and open the terminal for…
The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022 Railways cancelled almost 9,000 train services this year, over 1,900 due to coal movement: RTI The Railways is also struggling to provide confirmed tickets to passengers due to a shortage in trains, a severe surge in demand for tickets over the last few years and lack of new trains.
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022 Cup of joy for Indian Navy and KSEB Coimbatore: Indian Navy (Lonavala) raised its game in the final quarter to beat a fighting Indian R
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 Hyderabad: EV charging facility in 32 railway stations soon “Indian Railways has consistently been taking several initiatives towards sustainable mass transportation while ensuring green environment and clean energy”
The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022 Railways calls for Rs 442 crore tender to upgrade Cantonment station BENGALURU: Indian Railways on Wednesday invited a Rs 442-crore tender for upgradation of Cantonment railway station under engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model.
The Hindu · May 20, 2022 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off LHB coach at ICF ICF is the first production unit of Indian Railways to achieve such a benchmark in the production of LHB coaches
The Times of India · May 12, 2022 Palace on Wheels to return to tracks soon! India’s famed luxury train, is all set to make a comeback soon, after its services were halted due to the COVID pandemic in 2020.
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 Powering up after the power crisis shock A lesson is that demand growth projections and supply arrangements need to become central to the regulatory process
The Hindu · May 1, 2022 Research wings of railways cut to size SRESTHA closed; 32 directorates merged to form 7 verticals
Reuters · Apr 29, 2022 Power-hungry India halts passenger trains to free up track to move coal India has boosted the output of coal and cancelled passenger trains to free up rail track to move it, officials said on Friday, as the government scrambles to overcome its worst power crisis in years.
The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022 Right-wing activists oppose move to shift 250-year-old temple in Agra AGRA: A section of Hindu activists on Thursday created a ruckus as the ten-day notice period of Indian Railways for shifting a 250-year-old Chamunda Devi temple from the platform of Raja Ki Mandi railway station in Agra is set to expire on Saturday.